Gonda, April 19 -- The alleged scam worth Rs 21.47 crore at the Bargaon branch of the Uttar Pradesh State Cooperative Bank has now drawn the attention of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), marking a significant escalation in the case.
The ED has sought key documents from the bank management and initiated a detailed investigation into financial transactions and suspicious accounts, officials said today.
Confirmation of the ED probe came during a hearing at the Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench. The court is scheduled to hear a plea filed by accused Dushyant Pratap Singh on Monday, a proceeding that is being closely watched. With the ED's entry, the case has moved beyond the local level, raising the possibility of charges related to money...